MAURITIUS AND THE INDIAN OCEAN
Jewels of the Indian Ocean - 14 nights onboard Costa Europa, from £1799
Some of the most beautiful, fascinating islands in the world, in an ocean of turquoise blue. 
Heaven, for a select few. This is the second year for Costa sailing to this bewitching destination of for those in search of tropical winter sun: the most beautiful islands in the mysterious Indian Ocean. A 14 night dream holiday, to immerse yourself in unspoilt seas.
The cruise starts and ends in Mauritius. A holiday with numerous exotic stop-offs and a few days sailing in between. The next stop is Mahe in the Seychelles where you have an overnight stop giving you the chance to soak up the sun on unspoilt beaches or enjoy some snorkelling. In Mombasa, Kenya you can visit the old city of Fort Jesus or choose an exciting safari in the Tsavo East, one of the largest parks in the world where you can see giraffes, elephants and zebras in their natural habitat. Then for splendid beaches and a magnificent sea, Mayotte, a delightful island in the Mozambique Canal with crafts markets and splendid beaches, Madagascar - first to Nosy Be, the "perfumed island" and then to Diego Suarez. Finally Reunion with it's typically tropical scenery and vanilla plantations, be brave and visit the De la Fournaise volcano which is still active!
